BROWNWOOD – April 17, 2026 – Howard Payne University will host its inaugural Research Symposium from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Mabee University Center.
The event is open to the public, and all are invited to attend.
The symposium will highlight the diverse research, scholarship and creative work of the university’s academic community. Students and faculty will present a variety of oral and poster sessions.
The symposium is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration while providing a platform for faculty and students to share their latest findings, pedagogical innovations and professional projects, said Dr. Philips Agboola, professor of engineering and chair of the Department of Engineering.
“As part of the university’s continued commitment to academic excellence and research development, the event represents an important opportunity to celebrate intellectual achievement across disciplines,” Dr. Agboola said.
The symposium will feature a guest lecture by Dr. Erika Hubbard, titled “Transcriptomics Analysis and Machine Learning to Subgroup Lupus Patients,” as well as a panel discussion, “The Intersection of Faith and Inquiry: The Future of the Liberal Arts in a Tech-Driven World.”
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Cutline: Howard Payne University will host its inaugural Research Symposium on April 21.